Message #3

OK, OK. I was thinking about something I have never had. Everyone wants it at times, not a lot of people gain it though. That thing is... POPULARITY. The first question is, why? Why do you want it? Why do some have it and some don't? Why is it so important? Why do others get left out?
I am just saying from experience that popularity is stupid. Why are people BETTER than others? It makes me really mad for the outcasts.
The thing that fires me up is that the people who ARE popular, are brats. NOT ALL! But some are brats. They boss people around, have it all their way, have no respect or manners, and are over all just RUDE! How is it that those people get all the credit? Who wants to be around a bossy brat who is mean to you and others? I'll bet'cha that that bossy person doesn't count most of her/his 'friends' as friends. What's the point?! What do you gain? Good friends? Good relationships? Sure everyone notices you, but do they notice you for you? Or do they see you as a selfish brat? Who is on your side? Who are your enemies? YOU have to decide. No one can tell you that.
Others, are really kind. Just how is it that that a popular person is so popular and a VERY similar person is on the other hand and is alone? I would like to suggest something to those kind popular people; be kind to the others. I don't think you guys understand. Some people look at you as a hero. ACT like a hero. BE a hero. A hero is kind and stretches out a hand to those in need. LOOK at all those lonely people. They want and need a friend. Be an amazing person. Be a friend. Stand up for them! You can be the first to be a TRUE person. Trust me, they'll  really appreciate it. Really.
If someone asks to be with you, say OK. They are looking for a friend and trust you as one. So act like a friend. Sit with them at lunch. Play with them at recess. Just talk with them for Pete's sake! Once I asked these girls to play with them. It was just a half and hour recess. There were two of them. One said sure, the other said they wanted to play by themselves. So I sat on a hill, alone and crying, while they played something fun just five feet away from me. That was a few years ago and it already showed me. It showed me who to be friends with. It also showed me how to be a friend. It makes me sad that people just LEAVE others alone. While they cry in the dust for their own water, you are at a luxury pool wasting water. INVITE THEM! Do something!!! But please, don't leave them alone.
My friend is a very good role model for me. She goes and sits with lonely boys or girls and talks with them. I see on how happy they are. Her example is very important to me and should be for you.
Popularity shouldn't determine the kind of person you are. Only you can decide that. Be a friend. Trust me, really from experience, it DOES matter.
-Sandee Beech